Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- By means of the diaphragm: as, to breathe diaphragmatically.
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- adverb By use of the
diaphragm ; in adiaphragmatic way - adverb by expanding/contracting the lungs by lowering/raising the diaphragm, instead of by expanding the chest
Etymologies
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Examples
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A correct position of the body is very important, for if you have the proper erect posture, and have no constricting clothing about the waist and abdominal region, you will almost instinctively be inclined to breathe diaphragmatically, or abdominally, as we call it.
Vitality Supreme Bernarr Macfadden 1911
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Now that you've heard, and felt, the difference, I would ask you to make a practice of checking in with yourself to see if you're speaking diaphragmatically during the day.
unknown title 2009
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Now that you've heard, and felt, the difference, I would ask you to make a practice of checking in with yourself to see if you're speaking diaphragmatically during the day.
unknown title 2009
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